Prayer for Claire

My heart is passionate about this family, and I sincerely ask you to pray along with Andrew, Alekzander, me, and the rest of Claire's Army.  For ways to help, email me!

“Since I was a little boy, I had the image of God being the captain and me being the ship. He guides me through these awful storms only to find calm waters and a soothing sunset on the other side. As hard as it is and as uncertain as things can become when the waves are crashing over the boat and the lightning is crashing down all around, I must look up to the wheel house and praise that old salty sea captain because I know he will get me through this storm,” Kevin Ratliff, Daddy to Claire.

For the Ratliff family, Kevin, Emily, and Claire, the storm hit over Memorial Day Weekend.  Sweet Claire (21-months) was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma, a cancer that affects the body’s sympathetic nervous system, and treatment began immediately.  As the family settles into a new routine at a new temporary “home” at Presbyterian Hemby Children’s Hospital, their faith remains rock solid.  At less than 2-years old, Claire’s strength and sweet demeanor has amazed her Mommy and Daddy; smiles, laughter, snuggles, interest in the “fishies,” and wagon rides in the sunshine are simple, yet beautiful gifts each day.  Without a doubt, God has his arms wrapped tightly around this precious little girl and her family.

The Ratliffs are facing this journey with family and friends, a prayerful Army, and the unconditional, unmistakable love of God. He is already visibly at work here in Charlotte, NC and all around the United States as Claire’s story is woven deeply and passionately into our hearts and our prayers.  We pray that you will become part of Claire’s Army and join us in prayer for Claire and the Ratliff family.

Follow Claire’s journey as a strong, beautiful ROCKSTAR fighting cancer.

Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.  Hebrews 4:16